CVE-2026-119303: NotificationX WordPress plugin unauthenticated settings update and email sending

CVE-2026-119303 · Severity: info · Published 2026-11-11

NotificationX is a WordPress plugin used to display notifications and engage site visitors. An unauthenticated attacker can bypass access controls on a REST API endpoint to change plugin settings and trigger unlimited emails through the site's mail server, potentially leading to email abuse and spam.

Technologies: NotificationX. Vendors: NotificationX.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-119303 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-119303 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-119303?
Informational severity, published 11 November 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
NotificationX before 3.3.7.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-119303?
Yes: fixed in 3.3.7. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-119303 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a software library.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-119303?
Check whether you run NotificationX at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: 3.3.7

Technical details

The plugin fails to implement capability and nonce checks on its send-rating REST route, allowing unauthenticated access to modify plugin options and send emails. This is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) requiring only network access to exploit. The vulnerability allows attackers to abuse the site's email infrastructure without authentication.

Affected products

  • NotificationX NotificationX before 3.3.7

Timeline

  • 2026-11-09: disclosed
  • 2026-11-09: patched: Fixed version 3.3.7 available

References

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